King Elementary School vs Wickham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Wickham Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | King Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Wickham Elementary Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #654 of 654 | #56 of 654 |
| National rank | #45040 of 50,301 | #1565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 92% |
| city | Des Moines | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wickham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 19.7).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 17%).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 96.2%).
- •King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Elementary School better than Wickham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wickham Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 19.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King Elementary School and Wickham Elementary?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Elementary School: 315. Wickham Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Elementary School and Wickham Elementary rank in Iowa?
King Elementary School is 654th of 654 and Wickham Elementary is 56th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).